The following data gives the number of hours 77 students spent studying and their corresponding grades on their midterm exams. Hours Spent Studying    Midterm Grades 0.5    66 2.5    72 3    78 3.5    81 4.5    90 5    93 5.5    96 Step 1 of 3 :   Calculate the correlation coefficient, r. Round your answer to six decimal places.

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 The following data gives the number of hours 77 students spent studying and their corresponding grades on their midterm exams.

Hours Spent Studying    Midterm Grades
0.5    66
2.5    72
3    78
3.5    81
4.5    90
5    93
5.5    96

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